Microbiologist at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa

To ensure GMP standards are met on total site and ensure product hygiene standards are maintained.

Key Outputs and Accountabilities

1. Carry out microbiological tests.
2. Perform GMP audits
3. Monitor and enforce compliance to CIP and COP schedules
4. Process Validation
5. External Sampling and Results follow up
6. Micro training and coaching
7. Manage costs
8. Micro Lab Safety

1) Carry out microbiological tests

• Develop and periodically review micro sampling plan
• Prepare lab equipment for micro testing
• Do micro sampling and micro plating
• Read, record and report micro results
• Do trend analyses on micro results
• Assist operational staff with resolution of micro issues
• Disposal of micro lab waste in compliance with KORE and applicable legal and regulatory standards

2) Perform GMP audits

• Conduct daily and weekly GMP audits and inspections
• Conduct daily and weekly PRP audits and inspections e.g., pest control inspections, personnel hygiene inspections etc.
• Record and report GMP and PRP audits and inspections issues to initiate corrective actions
• Monitored plant CIP and COP routines
• Monitor CIP and COP activities to ensure effectiveness including confirmation of chemicals concentration and carryover tests including sensory

3) Monitor and enforce compliance to CIP and COP schedules

• Record and report non-conformances to relevant parties for initiation of corrective actions

4) Process Validation

• Participate in process and product validation trials e.g., CIP by developing of trial protocols, resources determination, actual micro testing etc.
• Participate in validation of new micro equipment, micro media, test methods etc.
• Ensure plant participation in Global micro proficiency testing
• Record and report validation trial results and initiate corrective actions as appropriate
• Participate in site HACCP studies as a microbiology subject matter expert

5) External Sampling and Results follow up

• Conduct micro sampling for external analysis according to the set frequency e.g., annual water sampling, product for external analysis etc.
• Review and trend external analysis results and initiate corrective actions in case of out of spec

6) Micro training and coaching

• Conduct and or participate in micro-related training needs assessment and ensure inclusion in training plan for the site
• Deliver micro-related training workshops to build capability on site
• Conduct micro-related on-the-job coaching, and provide support and guidance as necessary

7) Manage costs

• Ensure that all micro laboratory consumables requirements are communicated and planned for as and when required
• Ensure that all micro laboratory equipment are serviced and calibrated as per schedule
• Ensure that all micro laboratory CAPEX requirements are communicated and planned for in the annual budget process according to the standard lab list

8) Micro Lab Safety

• Ensure Safety Systems adherence to standards to prevent any safety related incidents in the micro laboratory
• Conduct risk assessments and inspections and report hazards for the micro laboratory

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Industrial Laboratory Technology, Environmental Science, Food Technology or Industrial Microbiology

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years in a Food Processing environment as a Mircobiologist

Skills:

• Advanced computer skills
• Accountability
• Assertiveness
• Compliance, Governance and Ethics
• Detail Focused
• Independence
• Problem Solving & Analysis (conceptualising)
• Routine /Discipline
• Self-motivation
• Strong cognitive skills (judgment; analytical skills)
• Strong Organisational Process / Systems Awareness & Integration
• Team player